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R680 ULW

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

193,905 mi
Last recorded193,905 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR680 ULW
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 193,905 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 193,881 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 188,397 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 188,391 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 182,261 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 182,261 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 176,982 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2009 167,206 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake and clutch fluid should be changed every 2 years

cambelt should be changed every 60 000 miles or every 5 years

coolant should be changed every 5 years

Pass 15 Sep 2008 159,617 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 148,071 miles

Brake fluid is badly contaminated (Brown)

Cam belt may be over due for replacement 60,000 miles or 5 years

Clutch fluid is badly contaminated (black)

Front number plate backing is comming away

Near to excessive parking brake travell

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

recomend air conditioning top up

Pass 26 Apr 2007 144,069 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 140,694 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake fluid is BADLY contaminated

Cam belt is due for replacement every 60,000 miles or 5 years which ever comes first

Clutch fluid is BADLY contaminated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Requires Air conditioning top upto maintain optimum cooling temperatures

Requires tracking adjustment

Pass 12 Dec 2005 132,310 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Accord?

Based on 2,311,969 MOT tests across 198,303 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,661
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
198,303
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,224
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78,175
position lamp(s) not working 60,219
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 53,983
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50,621
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R680 ULW is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1997 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 99,913 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Accord fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R680 ULW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Accord typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Accord is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R680 ULW is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 19 August 1997.

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